Hinds County offers discerning students and faculty a premier quality of life and unparalleled selection in a metropolitan higher education capital. With a collective student population twice that of any of the big three Mississippi universities and more degree programs offered than any other county in the state, Hinds provides a richly diverse choice of private and public schools, networking, internship and job opportunities within Mississippi's largest business community.
Hinds County: Mississippi's Higher Education Capital
| General Information |
|---|
| Number of Students |
40,778 |
| Graduation Rate |
85% |
| Number of Programs |
800 |
Education Links
Mississippi Department of Education
www.mde.k12.ms.us
Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning
www.ihl.state.ms.us
National Center for Education Statistics
www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool